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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 770.33, 1,155.60 and 250.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 770.33, 1,155.60 and 250.22 is: 375.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    770.33 : 1,155.60 = 250.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    770.33/1,155.60 = 250.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    770.33x = 1,155.60 × 250.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    770.33x = 289,148.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,148.45/770.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.36

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